for how long do a crammed concept stay in mind before it is forgotten

Question: for how long do a crammed concept stay in mind before it is forgotten
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Asked by dawn20fen to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 17 Jul 2025.
- Michael Kimwele answered on 17 Jul 2025:
  
  Crammed concepts are typically forgotten relatively quickly. Research suggests that within one hour of learning, about 50% of the information is forgotten, and within 24 hours, that number can rise to 70%, according to Inspired eLearning and Indegene. Within a week, up to 90% of the crammed information may be lost. This rapid forgetting is due to the nature of cramming, which relies on rote memorization without deeper understanding or spaced repetition.
- Jacinta Nzilani answered on 17 Jul 2025:
  
  Hey! 😄
  So you crammed for that exam last night, right? Felt like a genius in the morning… but by next week? Puff! Gone! 🧠💨
  
  A crammed concept usually stays in your memory for a few hours to a few days if you’re lucky.
  Without revision or understanding, your brain says,
  
  “We don’t need this anymore!” and kicks it out. 😂
  
  Want it to stick?
  👉 Understand it
  👉 Use it
  👉 Teach it
  👉 Revise it regularly
  
  That’s how you move knowledge from short-term memory (cramming) to long-term memory (mastery)!
  
  So next time, instead of cramming, try learning smart.
  Your brain will thank you later! 😎🧠✨

Question: for how long do a crammed concept stay in mind before it is forgotten